Tales from a Haunted Bookshop 4****

Nestled in a small room in the attic of Teviot is a wee gem of a show. The stage is set up like a small bookshop, complete with a rickety bookshelf containing interesting looking books, a ventriloquist’s dummy and a … Read More

The Dark Room (for kids!) 5*****

The Dark Room is described as the world’s first live-action video game. Audience members are selected and given the scenario “You wake to find yourself in a dark room…” and they have to give one of four answers, such as … Read More

The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen 4****

Storytelling is one of our favourite types of children’s show and this show did not let us down. There are three excellent actors who take to the stage: an admiral, a spaceman and a noble lady. They are all acquaintances … Read More

Fruit flies Like a Banana:Kids! 2.5**

Take 3 talented musicians, 15 acts and 45 minutes and you get Fruit Flies Like a Banana. Our trio consist of Hilary on flute, Greg on percussion and Neil on bass trombone. First things first, they are all tremendously talented. … Read More

Rocket Girl – 4 ****

The cast, in ‘NASA’ boiler suits, ask the younger audience members to draw what they want to be when they grow up.

Then the lights dim, and with a few simple props and a puppet, we’re transported back to 1969, … Read More

When Trolls Try to Eat Your Goldfish – 4****

Dommy B is a storyteller, and although you can buy a number of his books, including this tale, it is well worth experiencing him live.

This is a story of family, of caring for animals, and of bravery – both … Read More

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show 5*****

The show description states “think science is boring, think again” and that’s exactly what Mark Thompson’s inspirational show does. Before the show starts there are various objects on the stage so you know there’s definitely going to be experiments. The … Read More

Superhero Academy – Environmental Adventure! – 5*****

“Awesome” was the verdict of my nine year old, and from the happy faces and queue for photos afterwards, she wasn’t alone in that opinion.

This was part ‘training camp’ part lesson in being environmentally friendly, and all lots of … Read More

Africa Weird and Wonderful – 3***

This is a show that gets you up on your feet dancing, trying out new languages, and acting out African stories.

It’s a practical guide for those who have a slightly vague idea of what Africa is like and what … Read More

Science Magic: Play with Your Food – 3***

This is a very popular show and the queue starts early, so it’s well worth getting there in good time, as this is a chaotic, dramatic show children and adults alike can enjoy.

Performer / Scientist Donal Vaughan introduces … Read More